Acer Chromebook 11 C771 Now Available From $280

The previously unveiled Acer Chromebook 11 C771 laptop is now available to purchase with prices starting from $280. The new Chromebook laptop equipped with and 11.6 inch IPS display and a choice of different processors to install including Intel Celeron, Core i3, or Core i5 Skylake.

For $280 the system is fitted with a an Intel Celeron 3855U processor, but for $330 the aptly referenced C711T is equipped with a touchscreen display. Later this year Acer will make available their new higher-priced chrome books equipped with both Intel Core i3 and i5 Skylake chips.

The display offers users a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixel and is equipped with a 180° hinge allowing you to flatten the lid while using the laptop. Certified with spill resistant keyboard and a rugged MIL-STD 810G tested case the laptop can withstand falls from about 4 feet.

Other features include 720p HDR webcam, stereo speakers, and 802.11ac WiFi and the ability to install up to 4GB of RAM as well as expanding internal storage using the included microSD card slot. Ports on the system include a USB 3.1 Type C port, 2 x USB 3.0 ports, and 1 x HDMI together with the obligatory 3.5 mm audio jacks.